Myron Grimshaw

Born: 11/30/1875 in St. Johnsville, NY, USA

Died: 12/11/1936 in Canajoharie, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-25 | Final Game: 1907-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Myron Frederick Grimshaw

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Biography

Myron Grimshaw, born in 1875, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1905 to 1907. Primarily a position player, Grimshaw made his mark in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offense-driven phases of baseball. Over the course of his career, he played in 259 games, showcasing his skills as both a hitter and a base runner. Grimshaw accumulated a total of 229 hits, contributing to a batting average of .256. He demonstrated his ability to drive in runs with 116 RBIs, while also showing some speed on the bases with 15 stolen bases and hitting 4 home runs. Although not among the most prominent figures of his time, Grimshaw's contributions to his teams reflected the hard-nosed style of play that defined baseball during the early 1900s. His career, though short-lived, serves as a reminder of the many players who helped shape the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
259	894	104	229	31	16	4	116	15	60	89	0.256	0.307	0.340	0.647	482.6

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1905	BOS	AL	85	285	39	68	8	2	4	35	4	21	35	0.239	.248 (-4%)	.307 (-5%)	.322 (avg)	.629 (-2%)	-117.3
1906	BOS	AL	110	428	46	124	16	12	0	48	5	23	31	0.290	.247 (+17%)	.307 (+8%)	.315 (+22%)	.622 (+15%)	946.9
1907	BOS	AL	64	181	19	37	7	2	0	33	6	16	23	0.204	.245 (-17%)	.304 (-10%)	.308 (-14%)	.613 (-12%)	-346.9